PJJ
12-19-2008, 08:48 AM
This was published in the Daily Peloton yesterday
Moab Trails Spared From Drilling-Related Threat -- For Now
IMBA applauds mountain bikers who came out in droves to protect iconic Moab rides from being displaced by oil and gas leases (http://www.imba.com/news/action_alerts/11_08/11_19_moab_leases.html). Public outcry led the BLM to withdraw the vast majority of leases near famous trails like Porcupine Rim, Amasa Back and others. The BLM's decision reflects a growing understanding of recreation as a valuable public lands resource, but it may be a temporary victory because the leases havent been permanently closed. Moab advocates, including former IMBA Board President Ashley Korenblatt and others, will try for a lasting solution to this issue while also keeping an eye on remaining open leases near areas like Tusher Canyon.
http://www.dailypeloton.com/displayarticle.asp?pk=13874
Moab Trails Spared From Drilling-Related Threat -- For Now
IMBA applauds mountain bikers who came out in droves to protect iconic Moab rides from being displaced by oil and gas leases (http://www.imba.com/news/action_alerts/11_08/11_19_moab_leases.html). Public outcry led the BLM to withdraw the vast majority of leases near famous trails like Porcupine Rim, Amasa Back and others. The BLM's decision reflects a growing understanding of recreation as a valuable public lands resource, but it may be a temporary victory because the leases havent been permanently closed. Moab advocates, including former IMBA Board President Ashley Korenblatt and others, will try for a lasting solution to this issue while also keeping an eye on remaining open leases near areas like Tusher Canyon.
http://www.dailypeloton.com/displayarticle.asp?pk=13874